WATAUGA — In Watauga County, mental health crisis situations have steadily increased over the last few years and have now “exploded” to an average of seven out of 10 calls being related to behavioral health issues, said Watauga County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Kelly Redmon.
BOONE — Two men have been charged with multiple counts after allegedly defrauding Appalachian State University out of more than $1.9 million v… Read more
BOONE — Excavating several sites over the past two years, Appalachian State University’s archaeology professors partnered with the Junaluska H… Read more
WATAUGA — A judge has ordered North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein to file an action against Watauga County Commissioner John Welch to f… Read more
BOONE — WAMY Community Action’s executive director Melissa Soto was celebrated for her 30 years of service at a surprise party held in her hon… Read more
BOONE — With an overturned AppalCart bus, a smashed car and “victims” all around, multiple agencies trained on various exercises during a scen… Read more
BOONE — The Watauga County Board of Elections hosted an election security roundtable to discuss the upcoming fall election. Read more
WATAUGA — Back 2 School Festival board and volunteers are preparing for the 10th annual event by collecting donations and raising community aw… Read more
BOONE — The Appalachian Theatre of the High Country announced it is collaborating with the Town of Boone to observe Doc Watson Day on Friday, … Read more
The following information is courtesy of the Watauga County Sheriff’s Office. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a co… Read more
HIGH COUNTRY — Hospitality House of Northwest North Carolina is moving forward with its largest annual fundraiser, the Hope Luncheon, Friday, … Read more
BOONE — The Lois E. Harrill Senior Center is hosting a Health Fair and Craft Extravaganza on… Read more
The following information is courtesy of the Watauga County Register of Deeds Office website… Read more
WATAUGA — A new scholarship fund has been established to benefit students from North Carolin… Read more
BOONE — Antlers & Acorns, the Boone Songwriters Festival, will take place in less than a… Read more
HIGH COUNTRY — Three area towns are finalists in the Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine's 12th ann… Read more
BOONE — Despite the prodigious growth and expansion of the Appalachian State University football team, the program has not forgotten its roots… Read more
BOONE — The Watauga High School volleyball team returns this fall with a deep roster, and will aim to continue its streak of six consecutive N… Read more
The following are highlights from teams across Watauga County for the week of Aug. 2 — Aug 9. Read more
BOONE — Pioneer football season will soon be back at Watauga High School, with all of the Friday night entertainment and excitement that comes… Read more
BOONE — As part of the Town of Boone’s ongoing Sesquicentennial festivities, the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce celebrates the businesses and … Read more
The following information was provided by AppHealthCare. Restaurants, meat markets and food stands are inspected one to four times per year ba… Read more
BOONE — With the second quarter of the year completed and Watauga County experiencing the full swing of its summer tourism season, the Boone A… Read more
WATAUGA — Daffodil Spring Farm sells humanely and sustainably produced pork at the King Street Farmer’s Market. Read more
NEWLAND – Mo’s Boots cut is ribbon at its new Newland location on July 29. Read more
